Defining Diversity
November 6, 2012
di·ver·si·ty
/dɪˈvɜrsɪti, daɪ-/ Show Spelled[dih-vur-si-tee, dahy-] Show IPA
noun, plural di·ver·si·ties.
1.the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness.
2.variety; multiformity.
3.a point of difference.
Synonyms.
assortment, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, divergence, diverseness, diversification, heterogeneity, medley, mixed bag, multeity, multifariousness, multiformity, multiplicity, range, unlikeness, variance, variegation, variousness |
Antonyms
identicalness, sameness, similarity, uniformity
The word diversity particularly stuck out to me immediately because I felt the possibilities for this word were endless. I grabbed the word right away prepared to maim those who got in my way.
Every aspect of the line is diverse in a multitude of ways. It’s just up to me to find what speaks to me.
I relate to the word myself because I’m part of a diverse culture and I felt that I could reflect that in my work by choosing this word.
There will be no boundries for this word.